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Psychosis is a state that can be brought on by certain substances, including alcohol. With prolonged use, it can be life-threatening.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Contrary to popular belief, psychosis is not a mental health condition. Psychosis is a state that can either exist as a symptom of a psychotic disorder like schizophrenia or be brought on by certain substances, including alcohol. In most instances, alcohol-induced psychosis ends when the symptoms of alcohol consumption or\u00a0withdrawal<\/a>subside. However, in cases of prolonged use, psychosis can be long-lasting<\/a> or life-threatening. It\u2019s crucial that anyone experiencing alcohol-induced psychosis or exhibiting the early signs of an\u00a0alcohol use disorder<\/a>\u00a0receive\u00a0professional treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s best to seek medical help during or shortly after an episode of alcohol-induced psychosis. If you or a loved one have an alcohol use disorder or experienced substance-induced psychosis, it\u2019s important to keep the following points in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prolonged or excessive alcohol use can lead to temporary psychosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol-induced psychosis typically manifests as acute intoxication, alcohol hallucinosis or AWD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the exact cause of alcohol-induced psychosis is unknown, it is thought to be related to the way that excessive alcohol consumption affects the brain and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While alcohol can cause temporary psychosis, it typically does not cause long-term psychosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When psychosis persists for an extended period after alcohol use has stopped, it is often a sign of a co-occurring mental health condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional care is necessary for any individual experiencing alcohol-induced psychosis, as this is usually a sign of an alcohol use disorder.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Can Alcoholism Lead to Psychosis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol use can trigger short-term psychosis, including acute alcoholic psychosis, alcoholic hallucinosis and AWD. In most cases, these episodes of psychosis will end once alcohol consumption has ceased and withdrawal symptoms have subsided. If long-term psychosis persists, it is typically caused by a separate, co-occurring mental health disorder that predated or developed alongside the alcohol use disorder, like schizophrenia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telling the difference between alcohol-related psychosis and schizophrenia can be difficult, as they share many of the same symptoms. Fortunately, alcohol-induced psychosis has characteristics that distinguish it from schizophrenia, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n